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| Windows11 compatible MagLog software | 2 Relevance | 9 months ago | Rui Zhang | Software | |
| To make MagLog software compatible with Windows11 OS, follow the steps below: 1. Download and unzip the file below to your local computer. Attachment : MagLog2017.zip 2. Make sure the installed MagLog program is not running. If it is running in the background you will need to go to the task manager and manually close the program by selecting end task. For those that may have used to compatibility work around, revert back to default by unclicking Compatibility mode in the Properties>Compatibility Menu of the MagLog software. 3. Navigate to the folder where the unzipped files are. Double click and run the "maglog2017.exe" file. 4. Once the MagLog user interface pops up, the software is updated. Close the program. 5. Now the installed MagLog program should be compatible with Windows11 even after the downloaded files, including "maglog2017.exe", are removed from your computer. Please leave a message below if it does NOT work for you! A new MagLog installer will come out later. | |||||
| How to integrate elevation data in SeisImager? | 2 Relevance | 12 months ago | Kolby Pedrie | SeisImager Software | |
| 🧭 How to Import Geophone Elevation Data into Plotrefa If you have measured relative or absolute geophone elevations, you can incorporate these into your velocity model in Plotrefa to produce more geologically realistic results. 📄 Step 1: Prepare the Elevation File Create an ASCII text file with two columns: The left column contains geophone horizontal positions (in meters or feet). The right column contains the corresponding elevation values. Example: 0.0 100.0 5.0 101.2 10.0 101.5 ... 100.0 89.0 ✅ Tip: While it’s recommended to have an elevation for each geophone, it’s not strictly required. Plotrefa will interpolate missing elevations as needed. 📥 Step 2: Import the Elevation Data Open Plotrefa. From the top Menu, go to:Velocity model > Import elevation data file Navigate to your file and double-click it to import.📌 Note: There is no default file extension, so ensure your file is visible in the dialog. The elevation profile will now display alongside your data. 🎯 Step 3: Interpret Your Data Once your elevation profile is imported: Proceed with your velocity modeling or time-term inversion. The resulting velocity model will be drawn relative to the elevation profile, accounting for topography. Example Outputs: Attachment : seismic_velocity_profile.png | |||||
| What affects Geode trigger cycle times? | 2 Relevance | 12 months ago | Kolby Pedrie | Software | |
| What Affects Geode Trigger Cycle Times? If you're trying to optimize your Geode system for faster trigger cycles—especially in high-repeat environments—there are a few key factors to consider. The goal is to ensure that the system completes its entire cycle (trigger → recording → data transfer → re-arming) before the next expected trigger. Here’s what influences that cycle: 🧠 Core Factors That Affect Cycle Times 1. File Size (Sampling Parameters) Your sample interval and record length directly affect the size of each data file.You can view the resulting file size in the Acquisition Parameters Menu.Larger files take longer to transfer, which delays the re-arm process. 2. Data Transfer Rate The Geode typically transfers data at around 450–465 kb/sec.Reducing file size is the best way to reduce transfer time and speed up the cycle. 3. Calibration Frequency By default, the system may attempt to calibrate every N shots, which takes additional time.Go to Options > Calibration and set "calibrate every N shots" to a large number (e.g., 100000) to prevent unnecessary delays. 4. Recording Delay and Record Length If you're operating in a region with a consistently deep seafloor, you can add a recording delay and reduce record length accordingly.Example: If the water column is always >0.3s, you can apply a delay of 0.2s and reduce record length by the same amount.This trims your file size and speeds up the transfer/re-arm process. ⚙️ Best Practices Use the Auto-Trigger function or set trigger sensitivity to the maximum value for testing.Monitor the cycle timing and adjust acquisition parameters to stay within your trigger window.It's often an iterative process to find the ideal configuration for your environment. | |||||
| Setting the time on a MetalMapperII tablet | 2 Relevance | 2 years ago | Magnetics SW | MetalMapper | |
| To set the time on a MetalMapperII Panasonic Toughpad tablet: 1) Using the Applications Menu, open a terminal window 2) Set the date and time you want, using the following example as a guide: sudo date -s "2024-02-20 03:25:55 PM PDT" You may need to enter the sudo password (which is the same as the password for the standard "geometrics" user. 3) To change the timezone, use the terminal window to get a list of timezones: ls /usr/share/zoneinfo // To drill into a region, expand the command as follows: ls /usr/share/zoneinfo/Pacific Set the local timezone using this command: // Open the timezone file to edit it. You may need to enter your user password sudo mousepad /etc/timezone // Type in the timezone name, of the timezone you want to use, on a single line in the file, for example like this: Pacific/Guam If you want to see your time in UTC, set the timezone to "Etc/UTC". If you want to set the time in UTC, then when you set the time using the "date" command, use UTC as follows: sudo date -s "2024-02-20 03:25:55 PM UTC" | |||||
| How to change screen brightness on Panasonic Toughpads | 2 Relevance | 2 years ago | Magnetics SW | MetalMapper | |
| To change the screen brightness on a MetalMapperII Panasonic Toughpad: 1) If you want to type easily, plug a keyboard into the USB socket in the side of the toughpad. Otherwise, use the screen keypad. 2) Open a terminal window (using the Applications Menu). 3) Type the following command: sudo bash -c "echo 892 > /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/brightness" You will need to enter a password, which is the default password for the standard user. To set different levels, replace the number 892 with other numbers. 892 is the maximum number allowed; lower numbers will result in a dimmer screen. The change should take place immediately. Then close the terminal window and return to normal use. | |||||
| Google Earth KML file in MagNav for MagEx surveys | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Rui Zhang | Software | |
| Customers can pre-define a survey area using Google Earth Pro and load the KML file into MagNav app. Open Google Earth Pro. Navigate to your survey area and click “Add Path”. Move your cursor and left click to define the outline of your survey area. You can rename your path name and click OK. Select the new path created and right click it. In the pop-up Menu, click “Save Place As” to save it as a kml file. Open the Survey Manager. Load an existing project or create a new project. Inside the project, create a new survey. Set up other preferred parameters. Click “Select Route File” and load the saved kml file. Make sure to click “Save” before exiting Plug in a USB drive and copy the project (.dbt file) to the USB. Eject the USB from your computer to make sure it can be safely removed. Turn on the instrument and the Getac tablet. Make sure the wifi is connected. Plug the USB drive into the Getac tablet. Open the MagNav app. Click “Import Project” to load the project (.dbt file) from the USB. Enter the project and enter the survey. On the Navigation page, the path created in Google Earth will be displayed, which can be served as guidelines or outlines for GPS surveys. Marker points can be created similarly for marked surveys. | |||||
| I cannot find my saved SEG-Y files on my hard drive | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Seismograph Info | |
| Unlike other SEG recording standards, SEG-Y stores trace information from multiple records in a single file. A new file is created when acquisition parameters are changed. You can examine a particular record by using the File Menu item in your MGOS, SGOS, Controller, or StrataVisor NX software. | |||||
| RE: MagEditor instructional video is now online | 2 Relevance | 5 months ago | Rui Zhang | General Magnetometer Info | |
| @geophysicist_burak Can you please upload some sample csv files to the folder below so that we can look into it: File Upload Thanks! | |||||
| RE: Rs232 Comms to maggy | 2 Relevance | 1 year ago | Lynn Edwards | G-882 | |
| I have set up a G-882 system here at Geometrics and am receiving data and sending commands using TeraTerm (any terminal emulation program should work). When in normal use mode the Digital add on board sits in front of the G-882 and parses and acts on all commands coming in. There are two versions of the Digital Add On board, which are the GP120 and the GP140. The GP140 is a newer version of the Digital Add ON board. It is the GP140 Digital board that outputs all S/N (and other) information. I first set up with the GP140 board (the newer version). I find that the ""RESET" command does work - i.e. it goes into BYPASS mode for a couple seconds, then output the S/N and configuration information, and reverts to normal operation with the digital depth and altimeter information. But it only works every other time I send it. The first time nothing happens. Then I send it again and it works. This appears to be a bug in the GP140. For some commands the first command after power up or reset are ignored. The second time (and subsequent commands) are executed. The work around seems to be sending the RESET command twice. I also tried an older G-882 with the GP120 Digital board. The Reset (and other commands worked first time and every time. BTW, the Digital Board version is in the second line with the S/N information that is sent on power up or Reset. Some questions: 1) My configuration is one G-882 connected to a PC through the white junction Box. Is this your configuration, or do you have concatenated G-882's? 2) Can you get the G-882 to accept any commands (like going into Bypass Mode)? I'm wondering if there is a open link in the command line from the PC to the Digital board. | |||||
| Why is the vector sum of 3 compass readings so different from the MFAM reading? | 2 Relevance | 2 years ago | Rui Zhang | Application | |
| If the compass readings are accurate and its 3 axes are perfectly orthogonal to each other, the vector sum of 3 compass readings (x,y,z) should be very close to the MFAM reading, assuming the local gradient is small. However, due to two main reasons, very often customers find a big difference between the vector sum and the MFAM reading. 1. The compass inside the MFAM driver Box is NOT a top-rated vector magnetometer, in terms of reading accuracy and axis orthogonality. A top-rated vector magnetometer, capable of producing good vector sum readings, costs thousands of dollars and is much bigger in size. 2. The compass is integrated on the MFAM driver board, which has many magnetic components. The magnetic field at the compass location is altered by these magnetic components. Although the compass doesn't generate good absolute readings, its relative angle measurement (related to the reading repeatability) is good enough to be used for maneuver noise (heading effect) compensation. | |||||
| datastream | 2 Relevance | 2 years ago | Andre Santos | G-864 | |
| Description of Issue: Is it possible to download data directly from the sensor/datalogger Box to a PC/laptop through the WIFI connection without using a USB drive? | |||||
| Geode SGOS Timing | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | Software | |
| The time associated with each data point in a SEG-2 data file generated by a Geode is related to the time of the “trigger” event which was instrumental in the production of the file and its content. The Trigger Master and Trigger Distribution The trigger event occurs at the Geode designated within the Controller software as the Trigger Master. Although all Geodes are capable of being Trigger Masters, there must be one and only one Trigger Master in any properly functioning Geode system. The Controller automatically takes care of this requirement when the designation is made by a user, and when the system is established at the time of Controller start-up based on a previous designation (or a default setting in the case of a “new survey”). All other Geodes in the system will have their Trigger Master circuit disabled. A trigger event can be initiated by an external electrical pulse provided to the trigger input connector of the Trigger Master Geode, or by a command sent via Ethernet from the Controller to the Trigger Master (usually for test purposes), but only when all conditions are satisfied to allow data recording. There is also a special trigger initiation situation, called “self-triggering” which will not be discussed further here. Upon acceptance of a trigger event, the Trigger Master will distribute the trigger signal to all Geodes in the system, itself included, via an RS-485 network that resides within the digital interconnect cabling. (Proper termination of this RS-485 network is automatically taken care of by the Controller.) The trigger signal is propagated through the cabling and Geodes at the nominal speed of 70% of the speed of light, or approximately 2.1x10^8 m/sec. The maximum distance of successful propagation depends on a number of factors such as the number of Geodes involved, the noise environment, the quality of the cables, and the acceptable amount of timing uncertainty for the particular application. Distances approaching or exceeding 1km should be given careful attention in this regard. In a 3-D Geode system involving LTUs, each LTU, unlike a Geode, will reconstruct the trigger signal before sending it on, effectively confining the maximum distance issue to each sub-network separated by LTUs. The penalty is an additional delay of about 100nS for each LTU in the route. The External Trigger Circuit The external trigger input is capacitively coupled, with a 2mS time constant, to the midpoint of a resistive voltage divider. The voltage difference between the two ends of the divider constitute a voltage "window", which size is set by the trigger sensitivity parameter and can range from essentially zero at the highest sensitivity, to about +/- 2.5V at the lowest sensitivity. The Geode will trigger (if enabled) if and when the coupled signal exceeds the window, in either direction (i.e., positive or negative going). The signal, after the capacitor, is clamped by diodes to the range between the trigger signal ground and +5VDC. The trigger detector output is disabled when the system is disarmed, during a parameter change, and during a shot, up to the trigger hold-off time after the end of the shot. The trigger hold-off time is a parameter set by the user. Preceding the coupling capacitor (i.e., essentially the node accessible at pin A of the external connector), there is a 3.3K-Ohm pull-up resistor to +5VDC (relative to pin B). Also a fast transient suppressor clamps the input at about +/-14VDC. It is advised that the DC + AC level of any voltage applied to pin A relative to pin B be kept within the range of +/-7V, giving some margin of safety. If a DC voltage somewhat less than +5VDC is applied when the connector is first mated, the instrument may trigger at that moment. But, subsequently, because of the capacitive coupling, it will trigger on the next positive or negative going pulse that exceeds the window level. If the duration of the applied voltage pulse is less than the record length + delay time + hold-off time, then the Geode will effectively be ready to trigger on the same edge of another similar pulse. Sub-sample Synchronization The Geode supports a sub-sample timing synchronization feature used for synchronizing the data acquisition after a trigger event to the distributed trigger signal, so that subsequent time points will be known to within 1/32 (~1/20 at the fastest two sampling rates) sample interval. It does this by increasing the sample interval at the trigger time by 0 to 31/32 of a sample interval in increments of 1/32, so that the first sample after the trigger would represent a time of one sample interval after the trigger event, with a tolerance within 1/32 of a sample interval. The following samples continue from there at the expected intervals. For example, with a selected sampling interval of ¼ mS and a recording delay of 0mS, the first sample in the recorded file for each channel would represent data at 250 to 258uS after the trigger event. This of course potentially introduces a small discontinuity at the time of the trigger, observable depending on the nature of the channel waveform(s). (The zero-phase anti-alias filter will smear the discontinuity into the nearby samples both before and after, consistent with the bandwidth of the filter.) Sub-sample synchronization can be disabled if it is deemed to be detrimental for the particular application, at the expense of losing the 1/32 interval timing accuracy. Timing Errors The principal errors in Geode timing are of two types: those associated with the trigger mechanism and which are static over the duration of the record, and those associated with the time base and which change over the duration of the record. Excluding the trigger propagation delay mentioned above, the trigger timing uncertainty is about 1uS. The known fixed errors have been lumped together and are reported in the SEG-2 file trace headers as channel SKEW. (The actual channel skew is zero, since all channels are effectively sampled simultaneously, but the SKEW value in the header is used as the only place permitting small timing corrections. Note that the SKEW value for every channel is identical.) If the size of this correction is important to the application, the SKEW value should be added to the calculated time points when the data is being processed. The Geode time base has a +/-15ppm stability over temperature (-20C to +70C) and component variations. Thus time drift relative to absolute time and relative to other Geodes is possible. (However, all channels within any Geode enclosure use the same time base, so there is no relative drift between channels in the same enclosure.) Therefore timing uncertainty increases from that existing at the time of the trigger until the time of the next trigger (or end of record). Special Timing Issues Involved with “Continuous” Recording “Continuous” recording is a method that allows unending 100% time coverage with recorded Geode data. It produces a series of time-overlapped records created by the use of a negative time delay set equal to the record length such that each record consists of completed history at the time of the trigger event. This technique circumvents the problem of data transmission overrunning data acquisition. The principle constraint is that the cycle time from trigger to trigger must always be less than the chosen record length. Otherwise, gaps rather than overlap would result. Commonly it is used with GPSderived triggering in order to provide time-stamping of each trigger event. Upon consideration of the above, it will become clear that the time-stamp associated with a particular trigger event will pertain to the data in the following record, not to the data in the record in which the time-stamp is written. This comes about because the trigger event ends the record. Because there is data overlap between records, the precise trigger point in the following record at which the time-stamp applies can be found by comparison of the data values at the end of the former record with those near the beginning of the subsequent record. The overlapping data will be exactly identical in both records (since they are read from the same memory location, twice). The earliest data in the subsequent record that goes beyond the data of the previous record is the data that is one sample interval (assuming sub-sample synchronization is enabled) past the time-stamp. Note well that this comparison must be made independently for at least one channel of each 8-channel Geode board set, because the discrete time at which data values are written to the memory buffer, relative to the trigger event, is a function of each individual board set in the Geode system. Correct GPS Time-Stamping There are differences between various GPS models that can affect accurate time stamping. The 1PPS signal from a GPS has a “timing edge” and return edge, of which only the former is the true whole-second edge. Some models use a rising edge as the timing edge, some the falling edge, and some have it selectable. Consult the GPS manual to determine the definition of its timing edge. As indicated earlier, the Geode can be triggered on either a rising or falling edge. It is important to insure that the Geode is being triggered on the proper edge in order to avoid timing that may be a fraction of a second off. This is expanded upon below. Some GPS units provide a very narrow timing pulse, others one that has a nearly 50/50 duty cycle. For the narrow pulse units, almost certainly it is the leading edge (rising or falling) that is the “timing edge”. This case can be easily handled by using the Geode Trigger Hold-off feature. If a 10-second cycle time is desired, set the Trigger Hold-off time to about 9.5 seconds. In this case, there is a very small chance that the very first trigger could occur on the wrong (trailing) edge, but from then on the leading edge will be used as the triggering edge. If the GPS provides a 50/50 duty cycle edge, and it is not alterable, then the Geode by itself could as easily start on the wrong edge as on the correct timing edge, and continue thusly until restarted. For this case, Geometrics can provide a Trigger Timing Interface Box (TTIB) that will correct the situation. The TTIB can be programmed to respond only to the correct edge (rising or falling), change the polarity if needed, and gate through only one of every N 1PPS pulses, where N is programmable. (The TTIB also incorporates an alarm system that can provide a remote alert if a record is missed.) Another potential issue comes from the variations between GPS models of the time that the serial time string (containing the time value of the associated 1PPS) is issued relative to the 1PPS itself. The Geode Controller attempts to pick the correct serial string based on a calculation involving the known record length, the PC times, and the trigger notification message from the Geodes. But if the GPS issues the serial string at an unusual time (and the time has been seen to vary somewhat with a given GPS unit) then it could pick up the incorrect time, off by 1 second. If rare, it can be subsequently detected and corrected during data processing, but if consistent it may not be easily detected. Again, the TTIB can accommodate the situation by only gating through to the Controller PC the string belonging to the gated-through 1PPS pulse. The Controller Serial Input Time Window can then safely be widened to 2 seconds (assuming the cycle time is more than 2 seconds) if need be, to expand the Controller’s search for the string around the calculated trigger time. | |||||
| Can a Magnetometer Detect Gold | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | General Magnetometer Info | |
| There are basically three types of "gold": low concentration disseminated gold in ore, placer gold deposits and solid gold such as that associated with treasure. Magnetometers are used to find disseminated gold by its association with mineralized zones which also contain magnetite or other magnetic minerals. Magnetometers are often used in conjunction with airborne electromagnetic surveys to find the conductive ore bodies. Placer gold is the type found in buried stream channels such as the gold which sparked the California gold-rush in 1849. Gold dust and magnetic minerals have been concentrated in river banks over thousands of years. Where there is gold there is often magnetite and therefore the magnetometer can be used to locate placer gold deposits. Gold treasure is a different story and being non-magnetic gold, silver, and other precious minerals are not directly detectable by the magnetometer. The magnetometer can only detect ferrous (iron or steel) objects. If the gold is stored in an iron Box or has iron materials next to the gold (such as colonial ship ballast stones in the marine environment), there is the possibility of detecting the iron material. This is true for land and marine (sunken galleon) gold bullion. The vast majority of target search surveys are performed on a grid in a "lawn mower" back and forth manner to cover the area of interest. Lane spacing is dependent on target size (magnetic mass). At a sensor to target distance of 2 to 3 meters there will need to be at least 1-2 kilograms of iron. This can produce a 1-2 nT anomaly that is detectable in a magnetically clean environment. The ideal environment would be in a plowed farm field or the bottom of the ocean away from human activity i.e., away from a port or harbor. You will probably not be able to detect this small of an anomaly in a city or port location. The more iron mass there is, the better the chance of detecting it. Training to use the magnetometer can take 1-2 days depending on experience with setting up computerized survey equipment and a GPS. Processing the magnetic data requires several days of training and would require a geophysical background to interpret the final maps. We provide free software to make maps and estimate the target depth of burial (inversion). If you are unfamiliar with this procedure, we would recommend that you find a local geotechnical firm to look at the data to determine if there are anomalies that should be investigated further. Remembering that non-ferrous materials do not cause anomalies (gold, silver, copper, brass, aluminum, gems) you will be looking for anomalies either associated with the container OR associated with ground disturbance (i.e., gravesite). In this way some anomalies can be detected where there has been an excavation such as a gravesite. In order to understand the process more fully, we strongly suggest that you download and read the Applications Manual for Portable Magnetometers. Other additional resources are available. Understanding how the magnetometer functions and how the earth’s field responds to distortions due to ferrous materials will help you make good decisions about how to interpret and use the data to direct recovery or exploration efforts. | |||||
| G-882 Magnetometer will no longer communicate with a computer | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | Hardware | |
| You will need to test the magnetometer on the dry deck or in your shop. Connect the G882 directly to the junction Box and use the black power supply Geometrics provided. Verify operation. If working go to step 4. If the magnetometer is not working, then there is a hardware failure. There is nothing that can be done in the field at this point. Arrange to send it in by requesting an RMA number from our RMA page. If the magnetometer is working then "dies" it would be useful to have the data from the "diagnostic survey". Review this document: Diagnostic Surveys for CM221 Counter Equipped Magnetometers r-2. Connect on board power supply (if different than the supply already checked) Verify operation. If it fails record Diagnostic Survey. If working proceed. Connect Deck cable (if applicable). Verify operation. If it fails record Diagnostic Survey. If working proceed. Connect Tow Cable. Verify operation. If it fails record Diagnostic Survey. If working proceed. Deploy magnetometer under normal configuration. Begin a Diagnostic Survey. If the mag doesn't work under tow then there is a problem with the tow cable/interconnections. Please take these steps and record the data when a failure occurs. (Best to record data all the time and then when it fails send the data to our Support Team, you can contact them through the support contact form. Make sure you are specific as to the conditions/configuration if/when it failed.) | |||||
| Choosing the Right Lithium Polymer Battery for your MagArrow | 2 Relevance | 3 years ago | Gretchen Schmauder | Hardware | |
| The MagArrow uses a 3 cell Lithium Polymer battery to power the MagArrow during surveys. The two main requirements for the battery are that it must fit into the battery compartment, and it must be nonmagnetic. Non-Magnetic Batteries: Some types of Lithium Polymer batteries are extremely magnetic. This is because the cell-to-cell connections are made with nickel strips (nickel is extremely magnetic). This makes them unsuitable for use in the MagArrow since they will interfere with the background magnetic field that is being measured. Whether or not the batteries are magnetic is not something that appears on the data sheet, so it is important to choose batteries of a particular construction form factor that in practice has been shown to have a very low magnetic signature. Examples of this battery type will be shown below. There are many brand names for this battery type, and the brand names seems to change frequently. Evaluating the Magnetic Properties of a Battery: Batteries should be measured for magnetic signature before using them. This is especially true when trying a new battery brand just to be sure the battery is not going to affect the survey data. To perform this test you will need to start a survey with a stationary MagArrow pointing north-south on a nonmagnetic platform (wooden sawhorses, cardboard Box, etc). Hold the battery to be tested immediately over the battery compartment and rotate it in all orientations. Download the data and look for variations in the magnetic field that correlate with the battery rotation. There shouldn't be any correlation above 1 nT peak to peak. Make sure the operator is nonmagnetic when doing this test (shoes, belts, watches, cell phones, keys, etc. can all corrupt the results). Battery Size and Shape: The correct batteries are rectangular in shape and measure roughly 105x34x24mm. They are made from 3 flat cells stacked up measuring 11.1 volts nominal. They should be between 1800 and 2200 mAh (milliamp-hour). Higher capacity batteries will not physically fit in the battery compartment. Lower capacity batteries will work, but with a reduced run time. One 1800 mAh battery will run the MagArrow for about two hours. The MagArrow power connector is XT-60 so the battery must match. There are other power connector types, but XT-60 is commonly used. The 4-pin balance port connector is a JST-XH4 connector (though this is standard on most batteries). Where to Find Batteries: If you are in an area that doesn't have strict controls on shipping Lithium Polymer batteries, then Amazon.com is a good source. Another good source is hobby stores, or anyplace that sells radio-controlled toy cars, boats, or airplanes. This is typically where this style of battery is used the most. What do the Battery Specifications Mean? 3S: This means it is a stack of three Li-Po cells Voltage: A fully charged 3 cell Li-Po battery measures 12.6 volts. A depleted battery will measure 9.6 volts. Thus, the voltage for this battery is typically labeled as 11.1 volt (the average of 12.6 and 9.6 volts. 35C (or any other "C" value): This is a rating on how much current can be safely drawn from the battery. To get the value in amps, take the milliamp-hour rating and divide by 1000 (to get amp-hours), and then multiply by the "C" value. For a 2200 mAh battery with a 35C rating multiply the 2.2 amp-hour capacity (2200 mAh / 1000) times the C value of 35, which gives a maximum discharge current of 77 amps. The MagArrow draws about 0.6 amps, so any C value is fine - even if is down to 0.5. Battery Chargers: Most battery chargers being sold now are universal chargers which support a variety of rechargeable battery chemistries and output connectors. They come in many sizes and shapes, but most of them operate identically because the internal circuitry is the same. Most chargers will charge at a much faster rate than the MagArrow discharges them, so you technically only need two batteries in the field. A nice feature to look for is the ability to power the charger off 12V as well as with AC power. This will allow charging in the field off a car battery. Be sure to charge in batteries in "Balanced Charge" mode using the battery balance JST-XH connector. This allows more charge current into cells that are more deeply discharged than the others and ensures that the battery gets all three cells completely charged. Battery Safety: Lithium Polymer batteries are small and light but store a tremendous amount of energy inside. This is good for running equipment for long periods of time between charges, but it also means that if something goes wrong and it releases all its energy at once it can be a serious fire hazard. Never charge a lithium battery unattended, charge only in a fireproof location. Batteries that are swollen or damaged should not be used. Dispose of these per local regulations. Be sure to follow all regulations for shipping or hand carrying Li-Po batteries. This may include packaging and labeling requirements, limiting the number of batteries, and discharging the batteries to 30% capacity before shipping. Do not discharge the battery below 9.6 volts (3.2 volts per cell). This damages the battery and could result in destructive decomposition and fire. If a battery that is discharged below a safe level is placed on the battery charger it will refuse to charge it. Batteries that are discharged below 9.6V should be removed from service and disposed of according to local regulations. To download a copy of this document as a PDF, click here. Some example batteries are shown below: | |||||
